| 09th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
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| 20160058522 | Visualization Device for Use With a Tray for Loading a Medical Device - A visualization device for use with a loading tray includes a frame comprising a floor, a first side wall extending generally perpendicular from the floor, and a second side wall extending generally perpendicular from the floor and spaced from the first side wall. The visualization device further includes a mirror abutting the floor of the frame. A magnifying glass may also be supported by top edges of the first and second side walls, or by runners coupled to the top edges of the first and second side walls. The visualization device may be slideably disposed in a reservoir of a loading tray. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058523 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTRAOPERATIVELY MEASURING ANATOMICAL ORIENTATION - Systems and methods are disclosed in which changes in the position and/or orientation of an anatomical structure or of a surgical tool can be measured quantitatively during surgery. In some embodiments, a surgical electronic module can be configured to attach to a surgical device, to continually detect changes in a position and/or orientation of the surgical device during surgery, and to communicate the changes to a user. In this way, where the surgical device is attached to a portion of a patient's anatomy and/or is used to manipulate the patient's anatomy, the surgical electronic module can detect changes in the position and/or orientation of said anatomy. In embodiments where more than one module is used during surgery, the modules can continually detect changes in their positions and/or orientations relative to one another, which correspond to changes in relative positions and/or orientations of the surgical devices to which the modules are attached. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058524 | MULTI-STRAND IMPLANT WITH ENHANCED RADIOPACITY - An implant for medical use, and methods of making same, having a body formed of a plurality of single strands of a first material. The body further includes at least one multi-strand of radiopaque material incorporated among the single strands, the multi-strand having at least two side-by-side filaments of radiopaque material that lie substantially contiguous to each other over substantially the entire length of the multi-strand. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058525 | DENTAL HANDPIECES - A dental handpiece may comprise a detachable light source assembly comprising a light source, a power source, and at least one switch, and the detachable light source assembly may be configured to be selectively removable from the handpiece. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058526 | Dental Prophylaxis Device And Air Appliance - A dental prophylaxis and air appliance having a pressurized air source, a hand piece, and a manually actuated slurry container containing a mixture of dry or wetted abrasive and non-abrasive components. The compressed air is delivered to the hand piece by a line that combines the compressed air with the components and discharges the post-mixed water slurry of abrasive or non-abrasive components. The hand piece is configured to include a series of valves adapted to define one or more stages for containing components and encourage mixing thereof during operation. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058527 | RETAINER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - A retainer cooperating with a plurality of teeth and configured to stabilize the plurality of teeth, the retainer including at least one elongated arc which is shaped overall adapted to a natural curvature of a lower jaw or an upper jaw, wherein the at least one elongated arc is locally adapted individually to a surface contour of respective abutting teeth, wherein the retainer is machined from a sheet metal plate and includes two mutually parallel surfaces, wherein the sheet metal plate is made from a nickel titanium alloy, preferably a nitinol, wherein the retainer contacts a tooth surface in an installed condition of the retainer, wherein a machined surface of the retainer faces the tooth surface in the installed condition of the retainer, and wherein an upper side or a lower side of the retainer corresponds to an original surface plane of the sheet metal plate. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058528 | DENTAL IMPLANT COATED WITH A MIXED SOLUTION OF CHEMICAL BUFFERING AGENT AND ORGANIC AMPHIPHILIC SUBSTANCE AND A PREPARATION PROCESS THEREOF - A bioactive-type of hydrophilic dental implant which is made of titanium or titanium alloy having a rough surface, wherein a coating layer of a mixed solution comprising i) an organic pH buffering agent and/or inorganic pH buffering agent and ii) an organic amphiphilic having sulfonic group is formed on the rough surface which was pre-treated to remove a contaminant. The present invention has effects preventing that the dental implant is exposed to air before it is inserted into the alveolar bone and the implant surface is re-contaminated; improving the biocompatibility of the implant, fluid- and blood-affinity, and the initial osseointegration performance; and shortening the osseointegration period, and the surface of the dental implant can be maintained as being hydrophilic for at least 3 years by using a mixed solution of pH buffering agent and organic amphiphilic substance having sulfonic group as a surface coating solution. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058529 | Restoration Dental Implant and Method - An implant fixture is disclosed. The implant fixture contains an elongated shaft section, and a head section, wherein the head section contains at least one concave area for bone growth therein. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058530 | Dental Implant Having Porous Structure - The porous three-dimensional structure of the implant is made as a three-dimensional body with open through pores and one-side open pores distributed evenly on the internal surface of open pores and connected to the internal surface. Sizes of pores are randomly distributed in the range of 150-300 μm. A reinforcing element is made from titanium or titanium alloy as a mesh with the protrusions evenly distributed on the outer surface of the mesh, and is located on the surface of the three-dimensional body. The method of manufacture and method of installation of one of the variants of the dental implant with the possibility of press fit in the jaw bone immediately after extraction of the tooth without arrest of bleeding are based on the porous three-dimensional structure claimed as well. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058531 | TOOTH-CLEANING DEVICE - A tooth-cleaning device ( | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058532 | Toothbrush Assembly - A toothbrush assembly for cleaning a user's teeth includes a housing. A motor is coupled to the housing. A shaft is coupled to motor. The motor rotates the shaft. A brush is structured to have a cylindrical shape. The brush is movably coupled to the housing. The brush is coupled to the shaft. The shaft rotates the brush along a longitudinal axis so the brush may clean teeth. An actuator is coupled to the housing. The actuator is operationally coupled to the motor. The actautor actuates the motor between a first direction and a second direction. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058533 | SURGICAL IMPLANT - A surgical implant comprises an areal, flexible, mesh-like basic structure ( | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058534 | BIOCOMPATIBLE TISSUE GRAFT - Biocompatible tissue grafts are provided. The biocompatible tissue grafts comprise a bulk graft comprising a biocompatible material and having at least a first surface. The biocompatible tissue grafts also comprise a coating comprising a hydrogel and being immobilized on the bulk graft at the first surface. The biocompatible material comprises at least one of a biologic material or a biologic-synthetic composite material. The hydrogel comprises cross-linked hydroxyphenyl-substituted hyaluronan (HPS-HA), cross-linked hydroxyphenyl-substituted collagen (HPS-C), or both. The cross-linked HPS-HA, cross-linked HPS-C, or both have been formed by cross-linking of hydroxyphenyl groups of HPS-HA, HPS-C, or both to form dihydroxyphenyl bridges. Also disclosed are methods for repair of tissue damage in a subject in need thereof. The methods comprise surgically implanting the biocompatible tissue graft into a site of the tissue damage in the subject. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058535 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DELIVERING AND POSITIONING SHEET-LIKE MATERIALS IN SURGERY - An implant delivery system for delivering a sheet-like implant is disclosed. The implant delivery system includes a distal guidewire port for receiving the proximal end of guidewire after the guidewire distal end has been affixed to a first point on bone or other tissue. The implant delivery system is tracked over the guidewire to a selected position defined by the guidewire attachment. The device includes an implant spreader assembly disposed proximate the distal end of a delivery shaft. The implant spreader assembly includes a first arm and a second arm. The arms are coupled to the delivery shaft such that the first arm and second arm are moveable between a closed position and an open position. When pivoting to the open position the distal end of each arm travels in a generally transverse direction to spread a sheet-like implant. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058536 | IMPLANT LOADING DEVICE AND SYSTEM - Devices, methods, and systems are provided for loading an implantable device into a container. One aspect of the loading system contains a loader element with a loading tunnel that is configured to gradually contract an implantable device into a compressed state of reduced size relative to an expanded state as the implantable device travels through the loading tunnel. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058537 | LOW PROFILE INTRALUMINAL MEDICAL DEVICES - A low profile intraluminal medical device includes first, second and third wire members that define arcuate paths having only a single sigmoidal curve. Connectors join the wire members. The medical device can be used by itself or as a component in a medical device that includes other components, such as a prosthetic valve, occluder, or filter. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058538 | LOW PROFILE INTRALUMINAL FILTERS - A low profile intraluminal filter includes first and second wire members that define arcuate paths having only a single sigmoidal curve. Connectors join the wire members to form an opening between the wire members. Each connecting member of a plurality of connecting members is connected to the first and second wire members and extends across the opening. The plurality of connecting members provides a plurality of open cells that permit passage of fluid flow through the opening when the filter is deployed within a body vessel. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058539 | FILTER APPARATUS FOR OSTIUM OF LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE - Apparatus for permanent placement across an ostium of a left atrial appendage in a patient, which includes a filtering membrane configured to extend across the ostium of the left atrial appendage. The filtering membrane has a permeable structure which allows blood to flow through but substantially inhibits thrombus from passing therethrough. The apparatus also includes a support structure attached to the filtering membrane which retains the filtering membrane in position across the ostium of the left atrial appendage by permanently engaging a portion of the interior wall of the left atrial appendage. The support structure may be radially expandable from a first configuration to a second configuration which engages the ostium or the interior wall of the left atrial appendage. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058540 | APPARATUS AND PROCEDURE FOR TRAPPING EMBOLIC DEBRIS - Apparatus for implanting a heart valve and removing debris from a blood vessel, composed of: a collapsible and deployable filter for blocking debris in a blood vessel in a patient's body; a circular cuff coupled to a small diameter end of the filter and defining a through passage extending from the small diameter end, the cuff having, at a first end, an internal diameter coaxial with a circular opening at the small diameter end of the filter; a first sheath for housing the filter in its collapsed state and having a length sufficient to extend out of a patient's body when the filter is at a desired location in a blood vessel; and an assembly for implanting a prosthetic valve in the patient's heart, said assembly comprising a second sheath and a catheter housed in the second sheath and carrying an implantable valve. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058541 | Embolic Protection Device - An embolic protection device includes a shaft, a first magnet fixedly coupled to a distal portion of the shaft, a second magnet slidingly coupled to the shaft proximal to the first magnet, and a filter including a distal portion coupled to the first magnet and a proximal portion coupled to the second magnet. The first and second magnets are magnetically attracted to each other such that in a radially compressed configuration of the filter, the second magnet is spaced from the first magnet a first distance, and in a radially expanded configuration of the filter, the second magnet slides towards the first magnet such that the second magnet is spaced a second distance from the first magnet, wherein the second distance is smaller than the first distance. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058542 | Chondroitin Sulfate Proteoglycan Containing Implants for Guided Nerve Regeneration and Methods of Manufacture Thereof - The invention relates to biocompatible implants with enhanced guided nerve axon regeneration and methods of manufacture thereof. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058543 | ADJUNCTS FOR GASTROINTESTINAL DEVICES - An adjunct for a gastrointestinal device and a system including said adjunct are described herein and include a substrate configured to attach to a gastrointestinal device, the substrate including a first surface and a second surface, and a plurality of at least one type of commensal microbe associated with at least a portion of at least one of the first surface and the second surface of the substrate. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058544 | Bariatric Sleeve - Method and apparatus for limiting absorption of food products in specific parts of the digestive system is presented. A gastrointestinal implant device is anchored in the stomach and extends beyond the ligament of Treitz. All food exiting the stomach is funneled through the device. The gastrointestinal device includes an anchor for anchoring the device to the stomach and a flexible sleeve. When implanted within the intestine, the sleeve can limit the absorption of nutrients, delay the mixing of chyme with digestive enzymes, altering hormonal triggers, providing negative feedback, and combinations thereof. The anchor is collapsible for endoscopic delivery and removal. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058545 | Anti-Leakage Prosthesis - A prosthesis and a method for directing flow through a passageway formed between a first bodily lumen and a second bodily lumen are provided. The prosthesis includes a body having a proximal portion, a distal portion and a lumen extending therethrough. The prosthesis also includes a sleeve operably connected to the body at a connected portion. The sleeve has a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a sleeve lumen extending therethrough. At least a portion of the body is positioned within at least a portion of the sleeve lumen and the distal portion of the sleeve is free from connection to the distal portion of the body and extendable away from the body to contact a wall of the first bodily lumen. The sleeve is configured to allow fluid flow through the sleeve lumen from the first bodily lumen to the second bodily lumen. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058546 | PERCUTANEOUS ENDOVASCULAR APPARATUS FOR REPAIR OF ANEURYSMS AND ARTERIAL BLOCKAGES - An endovascular apparatus is provided for treating the effects of vascular disease including aneurysms and arterial blockages using a percutaneous, minimally invasive technique. In one embodiment the endovascular apparatus includes a tubular sleeve having a cranial end, a first caudal branch, and a second caudal branch such that the tubular sleeve is shaped like an upside down “Y.” The apparatus further includes at least one expandable attachment device attached to the tubular sleeve for securing the endovascular apparatus to an interior wall of a vessel. The at least one expandable attachment device includes a plurality of telescoping segments similar to the telescoping segments of a presentation pointer. Accordingly, during percutaneous insertion of the endovascular apparatus into a patient the attachment device can be collapsed into a small profile. Once positioned at the site of the aneurysm the telescoping attachment device can be expanded to hold the endovascular apparatus in place adjacent the inner lumen wall. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058547 | PERCUTANEOUS ENDOVASCULAR APPARATUS FOR REPAIR OF ANEURYSMS AND ARTERIAL BLOCKAGES - An endovascular apparatus is provided for treating the effects of vascular disease including aneurysms and arterial blockages using a percutaneous, minimally invasive technique. In one embodiment the endovascular apparatus includes a tubular sleeve having a cranial end, a first caudal branch, and a second caudal branch such that the tubular sleeve is shaped like an upside down “Y.” The apparatus further includes at least one expandable attachment device attached to the tubular sleeve for securing the endovascular apparatus to an interior wall of a vessel. The at least one expandable attachment device includes a plurality of telescoping segments similar to the telescoping segments of a presentation pointer. Accordingly, during percutaneous insertion of the endovascular apparatus into a patient the attachment device can be collapsed into a small profile. Once positioned at the site of the aneurysm the telescoping attachment device can be expanded to hold the endovascular apparatus in place adjacent the inner lumen wall. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058548 | RESILIENT MEDICALLY INFLATABLE INTERPOSITIONAL ARTHROPLASTY DEVICE - This disclosure is directed to a resilient interpositional arthroplasty implant for application into joints to pad cartilage defects, cushion joints, and replace or restore the articular surface, which may preserve joint integrity, reduce pain and improve function. The implant may endure variable joint compressive and shear forces and cyclic loads. The implant may repair, reconstruct, and regenerate joint anatomy, and thereby improve upon joint replacement alternatives. Rather than using periosteal harvesting for cell containment in joint resurfacing, the walls of this invention may capture, distribute and hold living cells until aggregation and hyaline cartilage regrowth occurs. The implant may be deployed into debrided joint spaces, molding and conforming to surrounding structures with sufficient stability to avoid extrusion or dislocation. Appendages of the implant may repair or reconstruct tendons or ligaments, and an interior of the implant that is inflatable may accommodate motions which mimic or approximate normal joint motion. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058549 | LIGAMENT FIXTURE - A ligament fixture to be inserted and fixed into a fitting hole formed in an in-vivo bone is provided, and includes an in-vivo degradable and absorbable material which is a polymer-bioceramic composite material. The ligament fixture has at least one pair of opposed surfaces which are inclined faces gradually getting closer to each other toward to a front-end side of the ligament fixture and which form a wedge shape having a resistance imparting parts on each of the inclined faces. The ligament fixture includes a front-end part having a cross-sectional profile smaller than a cross-sectional profile of the fitting hole, and a main body part continuing from the front-end part, the main body part including a section having a cross-sectional profile larger than the cross-sectional profile of the fitting hole. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058550 | IMPLANTABLE BIOLOGIC HOLDER - A tissue graft suspension device includes a platform member, a graft connecting element coupled to the platform member such that a portion of the graft connecting element forms a loop for attachment to a tissue graft, and an enclosure member coupled to the loop of the graft connecting element and configured to enclose a biologic material. The enclosure member defines an opening configured to receive the biologic material. The graft connecting element and the enclosure member are configured such that, during use, the tissue graft is coupled to the loop and in contact with the enclosure member. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058551 | KNOTLESS GRAFT FIXATION ASSEMBLY - An illustrative example suture securing method includes moving a first member in an insertion direction into bone. The first member includes an eyelet and suture threaded through the eyelet transverse to the insertion direction. The method includes moving a second member relative to the first member in the insertion direction into a suture securing position where the second member traps the suture. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058552 | PHAKIC LENS DEVICE WITH OPENINGS AND CONCENTRIC ANNULAR ZONES - A lens device structurally adapted to be positioned in the chamber of the eye, preferably the posterior chamber of the eye is disclosed. The device according to some embodiments of the present invention comprises a generally circular optical section characterized by at least one optical power, two generally flat haptic structures at radially opposite sides of the optical part, and a vaulted section connecting the optical section and the haptic structures. In some embodiments, the device comprises at least one opening for allowing flow of liquid, through the device, between the posterior chamber and the anterior chamber of the eye. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058553 | ACCOMMODATING INTRAOCULAR LENS - An accommodating intraocular lens (AIOL) for implantation within a capsular bag of a patient's eye comprises first and second components coupled together to define an inner fluid chamber and an outer fluid reservoir. The inner region of the AIOL provides optical power with one or more of the shaped fluid within the inner fluid chamber or the shape of the first or second components. The fluid reservoir comprises a bellows region with one or more folds of the bellows extending circumferentially around an optical axis of the eye. The bellows engages the lens capsule, and a compliant fold region between the inner and outer bellows portions allows the profile of the AIOL to deflect when the eye accommodates for near vision. Fluid transfers between the inner fluid chamber and the outer fluid reservoir to provide optical power changes when the eye accommodates. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058554 | ADVANCED PUSHROD AND PUSHROD ASSEMBLY FEATURES - A pushrod tip having a top and bottom jaw, wherein the top and bottom jaws are coupled together to form an opening, wherein the top jaw is capable of flexing towards the bottom jaw when the pushrod tip is passed through a lumen. A pushrod having a top and bottom jaw, each with a first and second side along a longitudinal axis of the pushrod; the top and bottom jaw are coupled together; and the top jaw comprises a notch on the first side of the pushrod. An insertion system having a handpiece with a channel(s); and a pushrod assembly having a pushrod and a plunger; the pushrod having a rail(s) that is configured to couple with the channel(s) of the handpiece. An insertion system having a handpiece with a detent(s) and a key(s); and a pushrod assembly having a pushrod, a plunger, and a nut lock that has a series of radial keyways and a groove. The groove of the nut lock is configured to mate with the detent(s), and the series of radial keyways are configured to mate with the key(s). | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058555 | SUSPENDED COMPONENTS IN AUDITORY PROSTHESES - An external portion of an auditory prosthesis includes magnets, electronics, and other components. In bone conduction auditory prostheses, reducing the amount of mass subject to vibrations in an auditory prosthesis has a positive effect on tuning of the device. One way of reducing such mass is to resiliently more massive components within the auditory prosthesis housing. Such resilient mounting reduces the dampening effect that these massive components have on vibrations generated by the prosthesis. When electronic components are suspended, feedback to said components is also reduced, resulting improved performance. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058556 | NASAL IMPLANTS AND SYSTEMS AND METHOD OF USE - Described are implants for placing in a body, tools for delivering the implants, and systems and methods for using implants and tools for placing in a body and more particularly to nasal implants, tools for delivering nasal implants, and systems and methods for using such implants and tools. A tool may include a hand-held implant delivery device that holds, moves, orients, inserts, or shapes an implant. An implant may be a biodegradable, longitudinal implant that may be oriented for implantation by an implant delivery device. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058557 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GUIDE-WIRE BASED ADVANCEMENT OF A ROTATION ASSEMBLY - Apparatus is provided, comprising (1) a guide member, (2) a tissue-adjustment mechanism having (a) an upper surface and a lower surface, (b) at least one first opening at the upper surface, (c) at least one second opening at the lower surface, and (4) a channel extending between the first and second openings, the channel facilitating advancement of the tissue-adjustment mechanism along the guide member; and (3) at least one repair chord coupled at a first portion thereof to the tissue-adjustment mechanism and having at least a first end that is configured to be coupled to a portion of tissue of a patient, the repair chord being configured to adjust a distance between the portion of tissue and the tissue-adjustment mechanism, in response to adjustment of the repair chord by the tissue-adjustment mechanism. Other embodiments are also described. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058558 | SINTERABLE AND/OR FUSIBLE CERAMIC MASS, PRODUCTION AND USE THEREOF - A sinterable and/or fusible ceramic mass is disclosed, having a long-term stable compound of crystalline phases of apatite, wollastonite, titanite and optionally cristobalite, which is stabilized by a glass phase, and a production process therefor. The ceramic mass can be obtained by sintering a mixture comprising at least the constituents SiO | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058559 | HIP JOINT DEVICE AND METHOD - A medical device for treating hip joint osteoarthritis in a human patient by providing at least one artificial hip joint surface is provided. The hip joint having a ball shaped caput femur as the proximal part of the femoral bone with a convex hip joint surface towards the centre of the hip joint and a bowl shaped etabulum as part of the pelvic bone with a concave hip joint surface towards the centre of the hip joint. The medical device comprises the artificial hip joint surface comprising at least one of; an artificial caput femur or an artificial caput femur surface comprising, a convex form towards the centre of the hip joint, and an artificial acetabulum or an artificial acetabulum surface comprising, a concave form towards the centre of the hip joint. The artificial convex caput femur or the artificial convex caput femur surface is adapted to be fixated to the pelvic bone of the human patient and the artificial concave acetabulum or artificial concave acetabulum surface is adapted to be fixated to the femoral bone of the human patient. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058560 | TIBIAL AUGMENTS FOR USE WITH KNEE JOINT PROSTHESES, METHOD OF IMPLANTING THE TIBIAL AUGMENT, AND ASSOCIATED TOOLS - A tibial augment for use with a knee joint prosthesis, composed of annular members of different stock sizes, each size being configured to fit within a cavity formed in a human tibia. The augment may include a stepped distal surface. A provisional (temporary) tibial augment used to ensure a proper fit for the permanent augment is also provided. The provisional may include grooves configured to cooperate with a set of ribs on a tong-like holder used for removing the provisional from the cavity. A pusher for use implanting the tibial augment is also provided. In addition, a system for creating a cavity in a human tibia is also described. The system preferably includes a guide with a slot therein and a set of osteotomes that are inserted within different portions of the slot. Methods for using the tools and/or implanting the prosthetic devices discussed above are also described. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058561 | STEMLESS HUMERAL COMPONENT OF AN ORTHOPAEDIC SHOULDER PROSTHESIS - A stemless humeral component for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus includes a support flange having a number of cantilevered legs extending distally away from a bottom surface thereof. Instruments and methods for surgically installing the stemless humeral component are also disclosed. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058562 | Spherical Subtalar Implant - One embodiment of the invention includes a sinus tarsi implant with a proximal portion that includes a spherical portion. The spherical portion may include apertures for tissue in-growth. The implant design limits patient discomfort due to pressure points. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058563 | Intervertebral Implants and Related Methods of Use - A method of implanting an intervertebral spacer may include positioning the intervertebral spacer within an intervertebral space defined by adjacent vertebral bodies. The intervertebral spacer may include a plurality of bores, and each of the plurality of bores may be configured to receive either a linear fastening element or a curvilinear fastening element. The method also may include selecting a first fastening element from a group including linear fastening elements and curvilinear fastening elements, and inserting the first fastening element into a first bore of the plurality of bores such that the first fastening element is inserted into one of the adjacent vertebral bodies to secure the intervertebral spacer within the intervertebral space. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058564 | Intervertebral Implants and Related Methods of Use - A method of implanting an intervertebral spacer may include positioning the intervertebral spacer within an intervertebral space defined by adjacent vertebral bodies. The intervertebral spacer may include a plurality of bores, and each of the plurality of bores may be configured to receive either a linear fastening element or a curvilinear fastening element. The method also may include selecting a first fastening element from a group including linear fastening elements and curvilinear fastening elements, and inserting the first fastening element into a first bore of the plurality of bores such that the first fastening element is inserted into one of the adjacent vertebral bodies to secure the intervertebral spacer within the intervertebral space. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058565 | Intervertebral Implants and Related Methods of Use - A method of implanting an intervertebral spacer may include positioning the intervertebral spacer within an intervertebral space defined by adjacent vertebral bodies. The intervertebral spacer may include a plurality of bores, and each of the plurality of bores may be configured to receive either a linear fastening element or a curvilinear fastening element. The method also may include selecting a first fastening element from a group including linear fastening elements and curvilinear fastening elements, and inserting the first fastening element into a first bore of the plurality of bores such that the first fastening element is inserted into one of the adjacent vertebral bodies to secure the intervertebral spacer within the intervertebral space. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058566 | Method for tissue repair with spirals of filament - A distal portion of a filament is extended beyond the distal end of a needle with a gripper. The needle with the extended filament is inserted into a cannula with snagging points at the distal opening of the cannula in tissue. The snagging points of the cannula hook and retain the distal portion of the filament. During partial withdrawal of the needle, a section of filament is deposited in the lumen of the cannula between the distal ends of the needle and cannula. When the needle is re-advanced, the section of filament is expelled or pushed out of the cannula into tissue. The needle is then rotated; the gripper engages and spirals the expelled filament, burrowing into tissue. The needle can further advanced to push and pack the spiral of filament deep into the tissue. The knot-like filament spiral is individually formed by rotation of the needle and friction between the extended filament and tissue. The process of needle partial withdrawal, re-advancement, rotation and pushing is repeated to pack and fill the tissue with interconnecting spirals of filament to prevent migration from tissue. Spiraling of the filament driven by the rotating needle is space seeking, filling, fitting or conforming to fortify, bulk, fill, cushion or repair the tissue. Bulking with filament spirals can repair degenerated disc, urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence or other defective tissue. The filament spirals can also be used as a suture anchor deep within tissue. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058567 | ANTERIOR PROSTHETIC SPINAL DISC REPLACEMENT - The present invention relates generally to a prosthetic spinal disc for replacing a damaged disc between two vertebrae of a spine. The present invention also relates to a method for implanting a prosthetic spinal disc via anterior or anterior lateral implantation. Other surgical approaches for implanting the prosthetic disc may also be used. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058568 | BIOACTIVE SPINAL IMPLANTS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A bioactive spinal implant used in cervical fusion, Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF), Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF), and Transforaminal Interbody Fusion (TLIF), having properties and geometries that enhance bone contact, stability, and fusion between adjacent vertebral bodies. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058569 | ARTIFICIAL SPINAL DISK PROSTHESIS - Intervertebral endoprosthesis discs suitable for surgical implantation between two vertebrae having and methods thereof. The prosthetic disc may have an endoprosthesis body including an anterior region and a posterior region designed to be positioned between a first vertebra and a second vertebra with a first and second movable insert positioned rotatably in anterior cavities and is rotatable to adjust the fasteners. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058570 | EXPANDABLE INTERBODY FUSION DEVICE - An expandable interbody fusion device includes superior and inferior plates that are configured to receive a sequentially inserted stack of expansion members or wafers. The superior and inferior plates include features that at least initially interlock the two plates until the superior plate is dislodged by pressure from the growing wafer stack. The wafers include features on their top and bottom surfaces that interlock the wafers in multiple degrees of freedom so that the wafer stack is not disrupted when the fusion device is fully expanded. Each wafer also includes features that interlock with the inferior plate until the wafer id dislodged by sequential introduction of another wafer. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058571 | EXPANDABLE INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANT - An implant for therapeutically separating bones of a joint has two endplates each having an opening through the endplate, and at least one ramped surface on a side opposite a bone engaging side. A frame is slideably connected to the endplates to enable the endplates to move relative to each other at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the implant, in sliding connection with the frame. An actuator screw is rotatably connected to the frame. A carriage forms an open area aligned with the openings in the endplates. The openings in the endplates pass through the carriage to form an unimpeded passage from bone to bone of the joint. The carriage has ramps which mate with the ramped surfaces of the endplates, wherein when the carriage is moved by rotation of the actuator screw, the endplates move closer or farther apart. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058572 | EXPANDABLE SUPPORT DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - An expandable support device for tissue repair is disclosed. The device can be used to repair hard or soft tissue, such as bone or vertebral discs. A method of repairing tissue is also disclosed. The device and method can be used to treat compression fractures. The compression fractures can be in the spine. The device can be deployed by compressing the device longitudinally resulting in radial expansion. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058573 | IN-SITU FORMED INTERVERTEBRAL FUSION DEVICE AND METHOD - An orthopedic device for implanting between adjacent vertebrae comprising: an arcuate balloon and a hardenable material within said balloon. In some embodiments, the balloon has a footprint that substantially corresponds to a perimeter of a vertebral endplate. An inflatable device is inserted through a cannula into an intervertebral space and oriented so that, upon expansion, a natural angle between vertebrae will be at least partially restored. At least one component selected from the group consisting of a load-bearing component and an osteobiologic component is directed into the inflatable device through a fluid communication means. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058574 | METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING IMPLANTS HAVING INTEGRATION SURFACES - A method of producing an interbody spinal implant. The method includes the steps of obtaining a blank having a top surface, bottom surface, opposing lateral sides, and opposing anterior and posterior portions, and applying a subtractive process (e.g., masked acid etching) to the top surface, the bottom surface, or both surfaces of the blank to form a roughened surface topography. Subsequently, the blank is machined to fonn the interbody spinal implant, which includes a body having a top surface, a bottom surface, opposing lateral sides, opposing anterior and posterior portions, a substantially hollow center, and a single vertical aperture where the top surface, the bottom surface, or both surfaces of the interbody spinal implant have the roughened surface topography produced by the subtractive process. This simplified method produces more accurate and repeatable implants with fewer process steps and defects, reducing process time and costs. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058575 | SPINAL FIXATION DEVICE - A spinal fixation device includes an outer housing and an end plate assembly coupled with the outer housing. The outer housing defines an aperture and a longitudinal axis. At least a portion of the end plate assembly is slidably received within the outer housing. The end plate assembly includes a first end plate configured to engage a vertebral body, wherein the end plate assembly is selectively movable between a first position in which the first end plate is spaced apart from the outer housing and a second position in which the first end plate is adjacent the outer housing. Further, the first end plate is selectively adjustable to an angular orientation of a plurality of angular orientations with respect to the longitudinal axis of the outer housing. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058576 | Instrument for use in minimally invasive surgery - A method of providing a minimally invasive hip arthroplasty in conjunction with a main incision formed through a patient's skin and soft tissue in the patient's hip, including providing an instrument having a main body and an arrangement for guiding the formation of a portal incision and a small path to the patient's acetabulum along an impaction axis. A trocar is placed through a guide ring on an arm of the instrument to form the portal incision and small path. Impaction of an acetubular shell is carried out along the impaction axis thus formed. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058577 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR HIP REPLACEMENT - Devices and methods for use in hip replacement surgery can incorporate computer models of a patient's acetabulum and surrounding bone structure, a first patient-specific jig designed from the computer model and configured to correspond to a final installation position and orientation of a prosthetic hip implant, a second patient-specific jig, also designed from the computer model, configured to refine the procedure, if necessary, following use of the first patient-specific jig, and/or a third patient specific jig, designed from the computer model, configured to refine the procedure, if necessary, following use of the first and second patient-specific jigs, allowing the surgeon to properly position and orient the hip prosthesis. Also shown and described are novel devices for implanting an acetabular cup. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058578 | Dynamically Expandable Cannulae and Systems and Methods for Performing Percutaneous Surgical Procedures Employing Same - In one form, a system for use in percutaneous surgical procedures includes a cannula having an elongate body extending along a longitudinal axis between a proximal end and a distal end and including a working channel dynamically expandable from a first, unexpanded configuration. The system also includes a device that is positionable in and engageable with the working channel to expand the working channel from the first configuration as the device is moved through the working channel. In response to disengagement of the device with the working channel, the working channel returns to the first, unexpanded configuration. In one aspect of this form, the device includes an interbody spinal implant that is deliverable to a surgical site through the working channel of the cannula. In another form, a method for performing a percutaneous surgical procedure is provided. However, different forms and applications are envisioned. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058579 | DEVICE TO BE IMPLANTED IN HUMAN OR ANIMAL TISSUE AND METHOD FOR IMPLANTING AND ASSEMBLING THE DEVICE - An implant or endoprosthesis suitable to be implanted in human or animal tissue includes two (or more than two) parts to be joined in situ. Each one of the parts includes a joining location, the two joining locations facing each other when the device parts are positioned for being joined together, wherein one of the joining locations includes a material which is liquefiable by mechanical vibration and the other one of the joining locations includes a material which is not liquefiable by mechanical vibration and a structure (e.g. undercut cavities or protrusions) suitable for forming a positive fit connection with the liquefiable material. The joining process is effected by pressing the two device parts against each other and by applying ultrasonic vibration to one of the device parts when the two parts are positioned relative to each other such that the two joining locations are in contact with each other. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058580 | LIMB PROSTHESIS SYSTEM AND METHOD - A prosthesis system can have an advantageous use over conventional prostheses in certain activities, including, but not limited to certain sports activities: The system includes, elastic member(s) that can store and release energy. The storing and releasing of energy in the elastic members happens during the movements made by the user and with the application of the user's own body weight while performing an activity. Implementations can also include a variety of routing configurations for the elastic member(s), as well as a variety of mounting points to integrate the elastic member(s) into the system, and/or a variety of adjustable anti-hyperextension members, and/or a variety of interchangeable shoes used for applicable activities. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058581 | Medial-Lateral Stabilizing Prosthetic Ankle/Foot For Angled And Rough Ground Gait - A device is provided including a first linkage system and a second linkage system. Each linkage system may include an upper support, a lower support, and a cross bar linkage including a first cross bar and a second cross bar. The first cross bar may be configured with a first end pivotally coupled to a first end of the lower support and a second end pivotally coupled to a second end of the upper support. The second cross bar may be configured with a first end pivotally coupled to a second end of the lower support and a second end pivotally coupled to a first end of the upper support. The device may also include a flexible bridging platform coupled to one of the upper support or the lower support of the first linkage system and coupled to the upper support of the second linkage system, and a flexible strut coupled to the lower support of the second linkage system. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058582 | Minimum Jerk Swing Control for Assistive Device - We present a novel swing phase control module for powered transfemoral prostheses based on minimum jerk theory. The control module allows physiologically appropriate swing movement at any walking speed, regardless of the stance controller action. Preliminary validation in a transfemoral amputee subject demonstrates that the control module provides physiological swing timing, without speed or patient-specific tuning. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058583 | HYDRAULICALLY AMPLIFIED VACUUM PUMP FOR PROSTHETIC AND ORTHOTIC DEVICES - Methods and apparatus are disclosed relating to a mechanical vacuum socket pump used to establish a vacuum in a socket of an artificial limb. In one case, the pump includes a housing within which two pistons coaxially reciprocate. A surface of each of the pistons is linked hydraulically, such that driving one piston causes movement of the other piston through a hydraulic chamber. One piston is also linked to a pneumatic chamber such that movement of that piston draws air from a limb socket or expels air to the atmosphere upon movement of the piston's pneumatic surface. The surface area of the hydraulic surface of this piston is significantly less than the surface area of the pneumatic surface, so a small volumetric displacement of hydraulic fluid may cause a large displacement of air. Thus, the pump efficiently pumps air with minimal compression and extension of the pump as a whole. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058584 | PROSTHETIC SOCKET WITH AN ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT ISCHIAL SEAT - A modular prosthetic socket for a residual limb of a lower extremity of a patient may include an adjustable height ischial seat for facilitating the distribution of body weight away from the distal end of the residual limb and channeling the weight preferentially through the ischial tuberosity. In one aspect, the modular prosthetic socket may include a base plate, multiple longitudinal struts, and an ischial seat pad adjustably coupled with the proximal end of a medial strut, such that the ischial seat pad is vertically adjustable relative to the medial strut to adjust a total length of the medial strut measured from a proximal end of the ischial seat pad to the distal end of the medial strut. The ischial seat pad is configured to engage an ischium of the patient when the prosthetic socket is worn by the patient. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058585 | MEDICAL DEVICES INCLUDING COVERS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - An implantable medical device may include a stent being structured and arranged to increase in length from a deployed length to an extended length; and a cover | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058586 | INTRAVASCULAR SHUNT FOR TRAUMATIZED ARTERIES - The present invention relates to a catheter assembly including a catheter body, a first and a second set of a plurality of fenestrations, a first and a second inflatable device, a first and a second pleat, at least one obstructing stop near each end portion of the catheter body, and a first and a second flexible tube connected to the first and the second inflatable device. The catheter assembly further includes a pumping device in communication with the first and the second inflatable device via the first and the second flexible tube. The catheter assembly is used to restore blood flow to a traumatized blood vessel. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058587 | PERCUTANEOUS ENDOVASCULAR APPARATUS FOR REPAIR OF ANEURYSMS AND ARTERIAL BLOCKAGES - An endovascular apparatus is provided for treating the effects of vascular disease including aneurysms and arterial blockages using a percutaneous, minimally invasive technique. In one embodiment the endovascular apparatus includes a tubular sleeve having a cranial end, a first caudal branch, and a second caudal branch such that the tubular sleeve is shaped like an upside down “Y.” The apparatus further includes at least one expandable attachment device attached to the tubular sleeve for securing the endovascular apparatus to an interior wall of a vessel. The at least one expandable attachment device includes a plurality of telescoping segments similar to the telescoping segments of a presentation pointer. Accordingly, during percutaneous insertion of the endovascular apparatus into a patient the attachment device can be collapsed into a small profile. Once positioned at the site of the aneurysm the telescoping attachment device can be expanded to hold the endovascular apparatus in place adjacent the inner lumen wall. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058588 | ARTIFICIAL BLOOD VESSEL - An artificial blood vessel includes a tubular woven fabric composed of a multifilament yarn A including a first polyester and a multifilament yarn B including a second polyester, and has an inner diameter of 8 mm or less and a layer thickness of 50 μm or more and 250 μm or less, wherein the multifilament yarn A has a single fiber fineness of 1.0 dtex or more and a total fineness of 33 dtex or less, the multifilament yarn B has a single fiber fineness of 0.08 dtex or less and a total fineness of 66 dtex or less, and the multifilament yarn B forms loops on an inner wall surface of the tubular woven fabric. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058589 | INTRAVASCULAR ANEURYSM TREATMENT DEVICE AND METHODS - An intravascular device configured to treat an aneurysm that includes a support structure including metal struts configured to be positioned in a body lumen and defining a central fluid passage that extends axially along the support structure, and a knitted mesh cover disposed over an exterior thereof and across a radial arc and along a length of the support structure sufficient to exceed an opening of an aneurysm to be treated, and the cover includes a polymer fiber having a diameter of at least 40 nanometers to 30 microns and apertures therethrough, the apertures being sized to prevent blood from passing through the device to prevent further expansion of the aneurysm. Devices including apertures that are at least 20 microns and sized to minimize or prevent an aneurysm-filling material from exiting the aneurysm through the knitted mesh cover and support structure, and methods of stenting, are also encompassed. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058590 | MEDICAL TUBULAR BODY - An object of the present invention is to provide a medical tubular body that is excellent in visibility under X-ray fluoroscopic control, insertion property into a catheter and sliding property in a catheter, that suppresses contact of a marker with a tubular body or an adjacent marker in a diameter reduction state, and that is able to further reduce its diameter. The present invention provides a medical tubular body | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058591 | Gastrointestinal Device with Associated Commensal Microbes - A gastrointestinal device and methods of manufacturing said gastrointestinal device are described and include a flexible tubular structure including an inner surface and an outer surface, a plurality of at least one type of commensal microbe associated with at least a portion of at least one of the inner surface and the outer surface, and a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end and the distal end forming a flow conduit through the flexible tubular structure; and at least one anchor structure including one or more gastric wall-engaging components configured to engage a wall of the gastrointestinal tract of the subject. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058592 | Gastrointestinal Device with Associated Commensal Microbes - A gastrointestinal device and methods of manufacturing said gastrointestinal device are described and include a flexible tubular structure including a layered wall, the flexible tubular structure including a plurality of at least one type of commensal microbe encased in the layered wall, the layered wall configured to allow an interaction between the plurality of the at least one type of commensal microbe and an ingested product within the flexible tubular structure, and a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end and the distal end forming a flow conduit through the flexible tubular structure; and at least one anchor structure including one or more gastric wall-engaging components configured to engage a wall of the gastrointestinal tract of the subject. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058593 | Gastrointestinal Device With Associated Microbe-Promoting Agents - A gastrointestinal device and methods of manufacturing said gastrointestinal device are described and include a flexible tubular structure including a layered wall, the flexible tubular structure including at least one microbe-promoting agent encased in the layered wall, the microbe-promoting agent configured to promote at least one of attraction, colonization, and growth of at least one type of commensal microbe, and a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end and the distal end forming a flow conduit through the flexible tubular structure; and at least one anchor structure including one or more gastric wall-engaging components configured to engage a wall of the gastrointestinal tract of the subject. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058594 | BARIATRIC CLAMP WITH SUTURE PORTIONS, MAGNETIC INSERTS AND CURVATURE - A bariatric clamp may include substrate members overmolded in polymer forming first and second elongated portions with insert portions, and a bight portion having a flexible hinge wherein the inserts are engaged via a magnetic force to retain the clamp in a closed position to partition the stomach. In another embodiment, the bariatric clamp may include substrate members overmolded in polymer forming first and second elongated portions and a bight portion having a flexible hinge, wherein the first and second elongated portions are curved to conform to a curvature of a patient's stomach. In another embodiment, the bariatric clamp may include substrate members overmolded in polymer forming first and second elongated portions each having one or more suture portions formed via one or more recesses formed in the substrate members. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058595 | SHOE-INTERNAL BRACE FOR DROP FOOT AND SIMILAR CONDITIONS - An orthopaedic brace for drop foot correction comprising a foot base portion ( | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058596 | JOINT ORTHOSIS - A joint orthosis includes upper and lower members, and a joint mechanism. The joint mechanism includes a shielding cover and at least one of modular front and rear inserts. Each of the modular front and rear inserts is disposed to limit movement of a joint of a human body in a flexion/extension direction. The shielding cover is removably attached to a mounting frame of the joint mechanism and is configured to conceal and prevent access to the at least one or the modular front and rear inserts. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058597 | Back Supporter - A back supporter including two spring loaded adjustable underarm supports . The support arms are designed for underarm lift when in use. A wide waist belt distributes the weight to the hips and around the waist. Multiple holes provide lateral adjustment. A system of springs and pins provide full motion forward, backward, and side to side. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058598 | SACROILIAC BELT - Provided is a sacroiliac belt having a high holding ability for a user's pelvis as well as a high tightening effect to the user's sacroiliac joints. The sacroiliac belt has a belt pair that forms a pelvic holding loop to hold a user's pelvis. The belt pair has a ilium belt that is wound around the user's waist, and a second belt selected from either a buttock belt that is wound around the user's waist passing under the user's buttocks, lifting up the buttocks, or a lumbar belt that is wound around the user's waist, passing a back side of the user's lumbar curve located immediately above the pelvis. Both ends of the second belt are each connected to the ilium belt inside both ends of the ilium belt. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058599 | Cuboid human spinal traction device - The cuboid is different from all other spinal traction devices because it: has no hard frame, strap, rope, pulley, harness or motor; is lightweight; contours to the shape of the legs for comfort; spreads out the pressure necessary for traction over more surface area of the body decreasing pressure points and increases time in traction; is adjustable from zero to maximum pull; is placed on the edge of a bed with the user lying comfortably on the bed; requires no electricity or energy from the user; uses a completely relaxed human body and weight from legs to power its leverage; pulls comfortably on the legs to apply traction to the entire spine; incorporates a sleeping bed to facilitate traction and supply resistance on a large area of the back of the head and upper body for increased comfort. Inflatable models are deflated, folded and placed in a drawer or luggage. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058600 | DAMAGE-REDUCING CERVICAL COLLAR - A neck support collar may have:
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| 20160058601 | ADJUSTABLE COLLAR - Adjustable braces providing improved levels of adjustability and ease of use are provided. Two components of an adjustable brace can be pivotally fastened to one another at two ends, and define a size-adjustable opening therebetween. The two components can be coupled to one another via an adjustment mechanism that allows for an adjustment of a vertical position of one component relative to another component. Two pivoting locking member can be provided that captures an adjustment and blocks a movement of the adjustment mechanism. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058602 | HAND BRACE - A hand brace includes a wrist sheath and a finger holder. The finger holder has a height adjusting rod, a length adjusting rod, and a finger support. The height adjusting rod has one end pivotally connected to the wrist sheath, so that the height adjusting rod is allowed to adapt to a wearer's finger in terms of position. The length adjusting rod is connected to an opposite end of the height adjusting rod in an axially movable manner, so that the length adjusting rod is allowed to adapt to the wearer's finger in terms of length. The length adjusting rod has a joint portion that has pivotal connection with the finger support. Thereby, the hand brace provides the wearer's finger with sufficient and relevant support. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058604 | Ostomy Applicance - An ostomy appliance having:—
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| 20160058605 | BIODEGRADABLE ODOR BARRIER FILM - A biodegradable odor barrier film for ostomy, continence and bowel management applications includes a barrier layer comprising at least about 90% wt. polyglycolic acid. The biodegradable odor barrier film provides excellent mechanical and odor barrier properties desired in ostomy, continence and bowel management applications. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058606 | Wireless Code Game Enuresis Alarm for the Treatment of Enuresis | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058607 | Sleep Apnea Prevention - A method and apparatus for sleep apnea prevention includes a clamp that has an upper clamp segment having a distal end and a hinge end, the distal end being is adapted to engage the patient's upper lip adjacent the nose and a lower clamp segment having a distal end and a hinge end, the distal end being adapted to engage the patient's lower jaw behind the mandibular symphysis. A hinge connects the upper and lower segments at the hinge ends. The upper and lower segments apply force to the patient's face and jaw such that the lower jaw is moved upwardly and forwardly. Adjustable force can be applied by elastic members connected to the upper and loser segments. Alternatively, the hinge can be held in a desired position by a hand-adjustable nut and bolt. The distal end of the upper clamp segment can include portions that project laterally and upwardly in order to apply compressive force to a patient's face on either side of the patient's nose. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058608 | INTRAUTERINE DEVICE - An intrauterine device for applying force to a wall of a uterus to promote contraception without blocking the fallopian tubes may include an elongate member formed of a resilient material and having a default expanded configuration and a spring portion disposed approximately at a midpoint between two ends of the elongate member. The IUD may also include two tissue contact members, one tissue contact member disposed at one of the two ends of the elongate member and the other tissue contact member disposed at the other end. The tissue contact members may generate a laterally directed force against the wall of the uterus when the intrauterine device assumes its default expanded configuration. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058609 | INTRAUTERINE DEVICE WITH RETRIEVAL THREAD - An intrauterine contraceptive system may include a contraceptive intrauterine device, a retrieval thread permanently attached to the intrauterine device and an insertion device for inserting the intrauterine device into a uterus. The system may also include a release thread releasably coupled with the intrauterine device. The intrauterine device may be deployable out of a distal end of the insertion device and may be configured to change from a delivery configuration when housed in the insertion device to a deployed configuration when deployed in a uterus. The retrieval thread and the optional release thread may be at least partially housed within the insertion device during insertion of the intrauterine device into the uterus. The release thread may extend from the intrauterine device through the insertion device to an attachment point at or near a proximal end of the insertion device. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058610 | STIMULUS METHOD FOR RELEASING STRESS, AND STRESS-FREE MEDICAL TREATMENT METHOD BY THE STIMULUS METHOD - In a stimulus method, a stimulus applying apparatus is attached to an area selected from a group of specific parts of a body surface by an acupuncture needle(s) or heating etc. thereby releasing the stress, and a stress-free medical treatment method based on the stimulus method. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058611 | VASODILATION ASSEMBLY - The invention relates to a vasodilation assembly for facilitating intravenous cannulation. The assembly comprises: (i) a flexible plastics sleeve ( | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058612 | Non-Aggravating Thermal Treatment Packs - Systems and methods in accordance with embodiments of the invention implement non-aggravating thermal treatment packs. In one embodiment, a non-aggravating thermal treatment pack includes: a vinyl-based encasing; and a gelatinous material disposed within the vinyl-based encasing, itself including: a solute that is a Cell-O—CH | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058613 | Detecting and Responding to Preshivering - A method of reducing the likelihood of shivering comprises monitoring at least one physiological characteristic in a human or animal subject to detect preshivering and acting to reduce the likelihood of shivering when preshivering is detected. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058614 | TISSUE REMOVAL DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A tissue removal device includes a hollow needle, an ultrasonic transducer for mechanically vibrating the needle, an aspiration line communicating with the needle, and a vacuum pulsing device for generating vacuum pulses in the needle. The device may be utilized for breaking up tissue by phacoemulsification, vacuum pulsing, or both. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058615 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REDUCING INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE - An apparatus is provided for draining aqueous humor from an eye for reducing intraocular pressure. The draining apparatus comprises a tube defining a passage for fluid flow between an inlet end and an outlet end. An outlet assembly contacts the conjunctival layer externally of the eyeball. The outlet assembly comprises a housing in fluid communication with the outlet end of the tube and having an aperture for allowing egress of aqueous humor onto the external ocular surface. A resistive component is disposed in the housing for providing resistance to a flow of aqueous humor. A pair of tabs project outwardly and are adapted to be disposed subconjunctivally for securing the draining apparatus relative to the eyeball. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058616 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REDUCING INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE - An apparatus for reducing/stabilizing intraocular pressure is provided. A tube extends from an inlet end in fluid communication with an anterior chamber of the eye, to direct an aqueous humor flow from the anterior chamber to an outlet end in fluid communication with a cavity, defined by a housing, for receiving the aqueous humor. A flow control device is operably engaged with the housing, and is configured to control the flow of the aqueous humor, via a conduit defined thereby and extending from the cavity, to a location away from the anterior chamber. The conduit is dilatable in response to the intraocular pressure being above a preselected pressure, to increase the flow or to decrease resistance to flow of the aqueous humor through the conduit to the drainage site and to reduce the intraocular pressure to no greater than the preselected pressure. Associated apparatuses and methods are also provided. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058617 | SUBTHRESHOLD MICROPULSE LASER PROPHYLACTIC TREATMENT FOR CHRONIC PROGRESSIVE RETINAL DISEASES - A process for treating an eye to stop or delay the onset or symptoms of retinal diseases includes determining that the eye has a risk for a retinal disease before detectable retinal imaging abnormalities. A laser light beam is generated that provides preventative and protective treatment of the retinal tissue of the eye. At least a portion of the retinal tissue is exposed to the laser light beam without damaging the tissue. The retina may be retreated according to a set schedule or periodically according to the determination that the retina of the patient is to be retreated by monitored visual and/or retinal function or condition. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058618 | APPARATUS FOR TREATMENT OF MIDDLE EAR FLUID IN THE EARS OF INFANTS AND TODDLERS - An apparatus and method is provided for reducing middle ear fluid and equalizing middle ear pressure in infants and toddlers. The apparatus coordinates the act of swallowing and the forcing of air into the nostril of the child. The coordinated actions allow air forced into the nostril to traverse the Eustachian tube when in its open state. A flexible member and a main flexible tube, connected accordingly, are both adapted to be inserted into the child's mouth and nostril, respectively, to achieve such coordination and allow air to enter the Eustachian tube when in its open state, ultimately allowing air to reach the middle ear. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058619 | EAR PROTECTOR AGAINST MOISTURE - An ear protector device includes an earplug to insert into an ear canal of a user. The earplug includes a plurality of inflatable structures arranged along a longitudinal axis of the earplug. A length of the earplug is extendible to increase a distance between two of the inflatable structures. Each inflatable element is laterally inflatable when inserted into the ear canal so as to substantially fill a cross section of the ear canal. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058620 | External Ear Canal Pressure Regulation System - An external ear canal pressure regulation device including a fluid flow generator and an earpiece having a first axial earpiece conduit fluidicly coupled to the fluid flow generator, whereby the earpiece has a compliant earpiece external surface configured to sealably engage an external ear canal as a barrier between an external ear canal pressure and an ambient pressure. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058621 | WOUND DRESSING - A wound dressing including a sheet body made of a compressed polyvinyl alcohol foam material. The sheet body includes a liquid absorption and locking layer in the form of a three-dimensional intercommunicating network, two liquid-permeable layers disposed at two sides of the liquid absorption and locking layer, respectively, and a plurality of liquid absorption holes running through the sheet body. The liquid-permeable layers are a one-way permeable membrane for preventing fluid loss. | 2016-03-03 |
| 20160058622 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR MINIMIZING WOUND DEHISCENCE, SCAR SPREAD, AND/OR THE LIKE - This disclosure includes apparatuses for minimizing scar spread and reducing risk of wound dehiscence and related methods. Some of the apparatuses include a flexible first strip and a flexible second strip, the first and second strips configured to be coupled to a patient's back on opposing sides of a wound and a substantially inelastic and flexible layer of material configured to be directly coupled to the first and second strips with the layer in tension to resist separation of the first and second strips, where the layer is configured to be removably coupled to at least one of the first and second strips. In some of the apparatuses, the layer is configured to be removably coupled to each of the first and second strips. In some of the apparatuses, the layer is non-removably coupled to and/or is unitary with at least one of the first and second strips. | 2016-03-03 |
